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Meta Hit Again With Targeted Advertising Limits In Europe

Data Breach Today

European Court of Justice Says Meta May Not Indefinitely Retain User Data Targeted advertising may face additional restrictions following a ruling by the top European Union court that social media giant Meta cannot indefinitely retain user data. Nor can it use data for advertising "without distinction as to type of data," the European Court of Justice said Friday.

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Crooked Cops, Stolen Laptops & the Ghost of UGNazi

Krebs on Security

A California man accused of failing to pay taxes on tens of millions of dollars allegedly earned from cybercrime also paid local police officers hundreds of thousands of dollars to help him extort, intimidate and silence rivals and former business partners, the government alleges. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that many of the man’s alleged targets were members of UGNazi , a hacker group behind multiple high-profile breaches and cyberattacks back in 2012.

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A Window into Your Photos: Revealing How Sideloaded Apps Can Secretly Monitor Your Images

Jamf

In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, staying ahead of malicious threats is essential. At Jamf, we are committed to proactively identifying and mitigating risks to iOS devices. Learn how in our latest post.

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How Large Language Models Are Reshaping the Cybersecurity Landscape

Elie

This talk examine current real-world examples of AI-driven attacks and explore which defensive AI capabilities are available today.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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Cloud Assumptions and Misconfigurations Threaten Healthcare Security

Data Breach Today

Common Cloud Assumptions and Takeaways for Healthcare Organizations As healthcare providers migrate their infrastructure and services to the cloud, they gain benefits such as increased flexibility, scalability and optimized patient data access and sharing. But misconceptions about cloud security are jeopardizing the security of electronic patient health information.

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The Pig Butchering Invasion Has Begun

WIRED Threat Level

Scamming operations that once originated in Southeast Asia are now proliferating around the world, likely raking in billions of dollars in the process.

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Vulnerability Recap 10/01/24 – NVIDIA, Ivanti & Newcomer Kia See Issues

eSecurity Planet

This week was relatively quiet regarding new vulnerabilities, but we’re seeing a few issues, like flaws in WhatsApp Gold and NVIDIA. Additionally, researchers published a report on a Kia dealer portal vulnerability that’s since been fixed but affected millions of vehicles. The flaw could have allowed RCE on vehicles, including unlocking the car, tracking its travel patterns, and causing it to honk.

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Mass Retail Hacks Affect Adobe Commerce and Magento Stores

Data Breach Today

4,387 Online Merchants Compromised, Including Cisco and National Geographic Stores Thousands of online stores running Adobe Commerce and Magento software have been hacked since the summer and infected with digital payment skimmers by attackers targeting a vulnerability known as CosmicSting. While patched by Adobe in June, users also need to forcibly invalidate stolen credentials.

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Telegram revealed it shared U.S. user data with law enforcement

Security Affairs

Telegram fulfilled over a dozen U.S. law enforcement data requests this year, potentially revealing the IP addresses or phone numbers of 100+ users. Independent website 404 Media first revealed that in 2024 Telegram has fulfilled more than a dozen law enforcement data requests from the U.S. authorities. The social media platform “potentially revealed” that it has shared the IP addresses or phone numbers of over 100 users with law enforcement.

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Improving the Accuracy of Generative AI Systems: A Structured Approach

Speaker: Anindo Banerjea, CTO at Civio & Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

When developing a Gen AI application, one of the most significant challenges is improving accuracy. This can be especially difficult when working with a large data corpus, and as the complexity of the task increases. The number of use cases/corner cases that the system is expected to handle essentially explodes. 💥 Anindo Banerjea is here to showcase his significant experience building AI/ML SaaS applications as he walks us through the current problems his company, Civio, is solving.

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This Video Game Controller Has Become the US Military’s Weapon of Choice

WIRED Threat Level

After decades of relying on buttons, switches, and toggles, the Pentagon has embraced simple, ergonomic video-game-style controllers already familiar to millions of potential recruits.

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Hacking ChatGPT by Planting False Memories into Its Data

Schneier on Security

This vulnerability hacks a feature that allows ChatGPT to have long-term memory, where it uses information from past conversations to inform future conversations with that same user. A researcher found that he could use that feature to plant “false memories” into that context window that could subvert the model. A month later, the researcher submitted a new disclosure statement.

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Cybercrime is Still Evil Incorporated, But Disruptions Help

Data Breach Today

Naming and Sanctioning Cybercrime Syndicate Members Has Repercussions, Police Say Western law enforcement may not be able to bust every last Russian cybercrime suspect, but newly revealed efforts against Evil Corp and LockBit reveal suspects arrested while on vacation, as well as the psychological fallout criminal syndicates face when members get named, indicted and sanctioned.

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New Perfctl Malware targets Linux servers in cryptomining campaign

Security Affairs

perfctl malware targets misconfigured Linux servers to deploy cryptocurrency miners and proxyjacking software in an ongoing campaign. Aqua Nautilus researchers shed light on a Linux malware, dubbed perfctl malware, that over the past 3-4 years targeted misconfigured Linux servers. The malicious code was used to drop cryptocurrency miners and proxyjacking software.

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Enhance Innovation and Governance Through the Cloud Development Maturity Model

Leverage the Cloud Development Environment Maturity Model to elevate your software development practices with scalable, secure cloud-based workspaces. This model offers a structured approach to modernizing development, aligning technology, developer experience, security, and workflows. By implementing Cloud Development Environments (CDEs), teams can boost efficiency, improve security, and streamline operations through centralized governance.

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This Lenovo business laptop is seeing a nearly $1,000 discount on Amazon ahead of October Prime Day

Collaboration 2.0

The twelfth-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a solid pro-level laptop thanks to its Intel Ultra 7 CPU, lightweight design, and near bezel-less display. It's available on Amazon for 40% off its original price ahead of the Prime Big Deals Days sale.

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The Number of Ransomware Attacks Around the World Increased by 73% in 2023

KnowBe4

The number of ransomware attacks around the world increased by 73% in 2023, according to a new report by the Institute for Security and Technology’s Ransomware Task Force (RTF). These attacks opportunistically target organizations across all industries, but the hardest-hit sectors over the past two years have been construction, hospitals and health care, government, IT services and consulting, and financial services.

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ISMG Editors: Russian Cybercrime Syndicates Under Siege

Data Breach Today

Also: U.S. Healthcare Cyber Bill, Insights from ISMG's Canada Summit In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed recent international law enforcement efforts against Russian cybercrime organizations, the latest U.S. cybersecurity bill aimed at protecting the healthcare sector and key takeaways from ISMG's Canada Summit.

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North Korea-linked APT Kimsuky targeted German defense firm Diehl Defence

Security Affairs

North Korea-linked APT Kimsuky has been linked to a cyberattack on Diehl Defence, a German manufacturer of advanced military systems. North Korea-linked APT group Kimsuky has been linked to a cyberattack on Diehl Defence, a defense firm specializing in the production of advanced military systems. Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG is a German weapon manufacturer headquartered in Überlingen.

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Driving Responsible Innovation: How to Navigate AI Governance & Data Privacy

Speaker: Aindra Misra, Senior Manager, Product Management (Data, ML, and Cloud Infrastructure) at BILL

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the critical intersection of data privacy and AI governance. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, building robust governance frameworks is essential to fostering innovation while staying compliant with regulations. Our expert speaker, Aindra Misra, will guide you through best practices for ensuring data protection while leveraging AI capabilities.

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This Windows-Android hybrid disrupted how I use my laptop in the best way

Collaboration 2.0

The fifth-gen Lenovo ThinkBook Plus is a laptop/tablet hybrid that runs on both Windows 11 and Android 13, resulting in a unique user experience that changed the way I use both.

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The Rise of Deepfake Scams: A Wake-Up Call After US Senator Becomes Latest Victim

KnowBe4

In an era where technology continues to blur the lines between reality and fiction, a recent incident involving U.S. Senator Ben Cardin serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat posed by deepfake scams.

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Breach Roundup: AI 'Nudify' Sites Serve Malware

Data Breach Today

Also: Prison Sentences for BEC Scammers and a West African Cybercrime Crackdown This week, AI nudify sites spread malware, BEC scammers head to prison, London man charged with hacking, and a Spanish insurance company with a breach. Also, a North Korean hacking group and a West African crackdown on online scammers. And, a Schrödinger Windows vulnerability: Is it real?

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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER – ROUND 13

Security Affairs

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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Bringing the Cybersecurity Imperative Into Focus

Tech leaders today are facing shrinking budgets and investment concerns. This whitepaper provides insights from over 1,000 tech leaders on how to stay secure and attract top cybersecurity talent, all while doing more with less. Download today to learn more!

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I tried a blood-pressure monitoring watch, and it was surprisingly accurate (when it worked)

Collaboration 2.0

Regular measurement is one way to accurately gauge your level of hypertension. Wrist-based blood pressure monitoring remains elusive, but YHE offers a method that appears better than the rest.

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New VPN Credential Attack Goes to Great Lengths to Obtain Access

KnowBe4

A new “so-phish-ticated” attack uses phone calls, social engineering, lookalike domains, and impersonated company VPN sites to gain initial access to a victim network.

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Medical Group Pays $240K Fine for 3 Ransomware Attacks

Data Breach Today

Nonprofit Group Hit 3 Times in 3 Weeks in 2018, Affecting PHI of 85,000 Patients Federal regulators have hit a California physician services organization with a $240,000 HIPAA civil penalty following an investigation into three ransomware attacks that occurred within a three-week span in early 2018, compromising the sensitive information of 85,000 patients.

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Cloudflare mitigated new record-breaking DDoS attack of 3.8 Tbps

Security Affairs

Cloudflare recently mitigated a new record-breaking DDoS attack, peaking at 3.8 Tbps and 2.14 billion packets per second (Pps). Cloudflare reported that starting from early September, it has mitigated over 100 hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks, with many exceeding 2 billion Pps and 3 Tbps. The largest DDoS attack peaked at 3.8 Tbps, that is the highest ever publicly disclosed. “Cloudflare’s defenses mitigated over one hundred hyper-volumetric L3/4 DDoS attacks throughout the month, with m

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Launching LLM-Based Products: From Concept to Cash in 90 Days

Speaker: Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health and Tony Karrer, CTO at Aggregage

Christophe Louvion, Chief Product & Technology Officer of NRC Health, is here to take us through how he guided his company's recent experience of getting from concept to launch and sales of products within 90 days. In this exclusive webinar, Christophe will cover key aspects of his journey, including: LLM Development & Quick Wins 🤖 Understand how LLMs differ from traditional software, identifying opportunities for rapid development and deployment.

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Weird Zimbra Vulnerability

Schneier on Security

Hackers can execute commands on a remote computer by sending malformed emails to a Zimbra mail server. It’s critical, but difficult to exploit. In an email sent Wednesday afternoon, Proofpoint researcher Greg Lesnewich seemed to largely concur that the attacks weren’t likely to lead to mass infections that could install ransomware or espionage malware.

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Cybercriminal Gang Targeting SMBs Using Business Email Compromise

KnowBe4

Researchers at Todyl have published a report on a major cybercriminal group that’s conducting business email compromise (BEC) attacks against small and medium-sized businesses. Todyl describes three separate BEC attacks launched by this threat actor.

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California Gov. Newsom Vetoes Hotly-Debated AI Safety Bill

Data Breach Today

Newsom Says Bill Not 'Flexible' Solution to Curb Catastrophic Risks California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a hotly-debated AI safety bill that would have pushed developers to implement measures to prevent "critical harms." The bill "falls short of providing a flexible, comprehensive solution to curbing the potential catastrophic risks," Newsom said.

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